MSG Free Garlic Shrimp Skewers

Total time43 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time8 min

4.8

(5)

Smoky, garlicky, and kissed with char from the grill, these shrimp skewers are the kind of dish that disappears from the platter before you even sit down. Every ingredient here is whole and straightforward — fresh shrimp, real garlic, olive oil, lemon, and a short list of spices — so there's no guesswork about hidden additives sneaking into your meal. Packaged marinades and seasoning blends are some of the sneakiest sources of unwanted flavor enhancers, which is exactly why making your own from scratch is such a smart move. The turmeric and smoked paprika give the shrimp a gorgeous golden-red color and a depth of flavor that tastes far more complex than the ingredient list suggests. A quick 20-minute marinade is all it takes before the shrimp hit a hot grill and cook in just a few minutes per side until perfectly pink and lightly charred. Fresh parsley and a squeeze of lemon at the end brighten everything up and make the whole plate feel restaurant-worthy. Serve them straight off the skewer with extra lemon wedges and watch them vanish.

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Ingredients

4 servings

For the marinade and shrimp

1 ½ lb large shrimp (16/20 count), peeled and deveined, tails on
3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
4 cloves garlic, finely minced
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 tsp lemon zest
½ tsp ground turmeric
½ tsp smoked paprika
¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes
½ tsp kosher salt
¼ tsp black pepper

For serving

2 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
1 lemon, cut into wedges

Instructions

1
If using wooden skewers, submerge them in water for at least 20 minutes so they don't scorch on the grill.
2
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, turmeric, smoked paprika, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper until combined.

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